Find the Anime Challenge

[Imaro]

What about these...

 

[Zamkaizer]

The first one really isn't fair, since it's the same artist as the piece that's previously been established as having anime/manga influences. I, for one, don't think that it doesn't particularly display those same influences either.

The second one doesn't seem particularly special either, except for the dynamic pose. Also, done by first artists wife, for what it's worth.

Third one looks more like something by Mike Mingola or Kev Walker than any Japanese artist.

 

[Mad Mac]

I don't follow comic book artists, so I had to look up the names. Interesting contrast, to be sure.

Mike Mignola:

http://images.google.com/images?q=m...1I7RNWN&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=images&ct=title

Kev Walker:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kev_Walker

Honestly, the more I look at comic book art, the more it looks like the best description for 3rd edition D&D art.

 

[Nifft]

What about these...

What about them?

Could you point out what you're seeing which makes you think they're anime?

Thanks, -- N

 

[TwinBahamut]

I wouldn't say any of these three are definitively anime-influenced.

Nothing about the woman in black and red seems distinctly anime to me. Comic-book perhaps, but I wouldn't say it is anime.

The second is goofy. There is a lot of energy, but nothing anime-styled. The distinct, round, and reddish nose reminds me of the Santa Claus you see on Coca-Cola cans.

Both of the first two have too much mis-matched gear and randomly assorted equipment to look much like an anime character.

We have seen quite a lot of art from the same artist as the third image already. I still say there are similarities in coloration, but nothing clearly anime-influenced.

 

[Hussar]

I've said this a few times already. Could people please explain where they see the influences along with posting pictures. It helps to establish a line of communication. Also, please post the source of the images as well.

Just a question though as well. With that first pic Imaro, what is that thing?

I asked this before and no one answered me, so I'll ask again. If the thing being described fits a certain artistic style by virtue of its description, can we say that art based on that description is anime inspired? For example, elves are described as having pointy chins, look effeminate and have overly large eyes. They've been described this way for 30 years in D&D. Does that make every pic of elves anime inspired since the features actually resemble anime features?

I'm not trying to be snarky at all, I'm really curious.

 

[The Merciful]

This one looks very European comics style to me. Wouldn't look out place in Heavy Metal either (well, you would need more boobs maybe).

 

[Geron Raveneye]

Got to admit, sometimes I wonder what kind of verdict something like this

would get from the assembled folks.

 

[Zamkaizer]

Got to admit, sometimes I wonder what kind of verdict something like this

...

would get from the assembled folks.

...I see what you did there...

Yoshitaka Amano's style really isn't that far removed from those of Rebbecca Guay or Terese Nielsen. It would be amazing if he illustrated for Dungeons & Dragons. The Final Fantasy series lost something when he stopped concepting them.

 

[Geron Raveneye]

Yeah, but is it...*gasp*...anime?